Polls are under way in Kyrgyzstan’s snap parliamentary election, in which allies of President Sadyr Japarov are expected to win a resounding victory. Sunday’s vote takes place with no formal parties or organised opposition, and it is set to cement Japarov’s power. A populist and nationalist, Japarov has since 2020 established firm control of Kyrgyzstan, which was traditionally Central Asia’s most democratic country. Victory for his allies would set the stage for a presidential election due in 2027, when Japarov is expected to seek another term.
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